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as in excellent
of the very best kind
it's been a bumper year for movies aimed at intelligent adults
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as in huge
unusually large
a bumper crop of pumpkins that year
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Recent Examples of bumper
Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The damage, though mostly cosmetic, will require a new bumper, grille and headlight, along with checks on sensors and electronics.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to a telescopic handle, dual spinning wheels, and top, side, and front carry handles, this carry-on comes with corner bumpers, skid bars, and a five-year warranty to ensure longevity.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
That’s why the N.C. Department of Public Safety advises drivers to clear as much snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting road, including on the hood, trunk, bumper, headlights and tail lights.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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And that’s on top of all the amenities found throughout the Poconos Mountains resort, which include indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, bumper boats and go-karts, disc and mini golf, and fishing docks.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
The damage, though mostly cosmetic, will require a new bumper, grille and headlight, along with checks on sensors and electronics.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to a telescopic handle, dual spinning wheels, and top, side, and front carry handles, this carry-on comes with corner bumpers, skid bars, and a five-year warranty to ensure longevity.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
That’s why the N.C. Department of Public Safety advises drivers to clear as much snow and ice from your vehicle before hitting road, including on the hood, trunk, bumper, headlights and tail lights.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumper
Adjective
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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The 27-track album became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Getting certain festivals is always a huge accomplishment in any artist’s career.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new hire will serve as a buffer between recruiting and the GM and occupy a player personnel/assistant general manager type of job, Fickell said.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 1,500-square-foot (139-sq-m) residence incorporates a perforated curved wall that acts as a dynamic climatic buffer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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He’s called it one of the greatest American independent films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So that was the Warner Bros. connection, and Harold and Warner Bros. did me a giant favor by sending Vision Quest to Stanley Kubrick.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the ever-growing Baja side of the menu now includes fish tacos, snapper Veracruz, a spicy sausage queso and margaritas the size of a giant fishbowl.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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Large carbon fiber fender flares provide critical protection for both the vehicle and surrounding personnel, while vibrant orange accents dramatically enhance visibility in challenging environments.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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From 1932 through 1939 all the light-duty Ford trucks had grilles that were completely different from the passenger car grilles, but the 1940-1941 Ford Pickup featured the same front look as the cars, including the fenders, grilles and dashboards.—
David Krumboltz,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Warren is the more physically dominant prospect, while Loveland is an elite route runner and terrific receiver at 240-plus pounds.—
Nick Baumgardner,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paz is terrific, a woman with everything thrown at her while trying to keep her family together.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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This is the Hoosiers’ second gigantic Quad 1 win in the past two weeks, including a win at Michigan State.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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In 2010 astronomers detected a gigantic gas cloud 31,000 light-years from Earth, on the other side of our galaxy.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Bumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bumper. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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